Aveda Salon · Platte Park, Denver
Technical Haircuts in Denver, Priced by the Work and Never by Gender
Two people walk into most Denver salons with the same fine, chin-length bob and walk out billed two different prices. At Starling that cut runs $100 to $130 based on your hair and the time it takes, and your gender never touches the total.
One Price List, No Pink Tax
Most salons keep a men's price and a women's price. Starling keeps one. Your haircut runs $100 to $130, and the number comes from three things you can actually see on the ticket: the service you booked, the length and density of your hair, and the time in the chair. A short crop with a tight guideline and a long, layered cut carry different prices because they take different work, not because of who is sitting in the chair. If you have ever been quoted a higher rate for the same haircut a friend gets cheaper, that gap is the thing we removed. Book the cut you want, pay for the cut you get, and read the reasoning right there on the menu.
We Cut It Dry, After We Ask What You Actually Want
Every haircut at Starling starts with a real consultation, not a rushed how-much-off. We look at how your hair falls dry, where the cowlick sits, how the last cut grew out, and what your morning routine can honestly keep up with. Cutting dry lets us see the shape the way you will wear it, so the line you approve in the chair is the line you carry home. Our cutters work from technical, structural fundamentals: guidelines, graduation, and disconnection that hold as the hair grows. That is why a Starling cut still reads intentional at week six, when a lot of cuts have gone shapeless. Fine hair, thick hair, curls, a grow-out from an old undercut, bring it in and we build the cut around what is actually on your head.
An Aveda Salon on West Louisiana Ave
Starling sits at 40 W. Louisiana Ave., a short walk from the South Broadway shops and a quick drive from Washington Park and greater Denver. We are an Aveda salon, so the wash before your cut uses plant-based Aveda formulas matched to your scalp, and you leave knowing exactly which two products hold the shape at home. Parking is street only, there is no lot, so give yourself a few extra minutes on a busy South Broadway afternoon. The salon recycles, runs on green tech, and follows Aveda's sustainability program, which means less of your haircut ends up in a landfill. We are co-owned by Sonia Nordmeyer, Sonia Blair, and Kirsten Francen, and we hold a 4.8-star rating across 299 Google reviews.
Where a Cut Fits in the Bigger Plan
A haircut is often step one. If you are also going lighter, we build color exclusively with Aveda, from balayage and foilayage to teasy lights, root shadows, and custom toning, and a cut can be folded into a Full Custom Dimension and Cut for $470. If you want length or fullness the scissors cannot add, we place Coco Marie hand-tied extensions, one row for volume or two to three rows for real length, starting with a complimentary consultation. Getting married or standing up in a wedding, our team builds updos from $110 in the salon or on location. Our in-house brow specialist can clean up the frame while you are already in the chair. One appointment, one plan.
Questions, answered
How much is a haircut in Denver at Starling?+
A haircut at Starling in Platte Park runs $100 to $130. The exact price depends on the service booked, your hair's length and density, and the time it takes, not your gender. Starling uses one gender-neutral price list, so two clients booking the same cut pay the same rate. Cuts are by appointment through DemandForce, and parking is street only, so plan a few extra minutes.
What does gender-neutral pricing actually mean here?+
It means the price of your haircut is set by the work, not by a men's or women's menu. Starling looks at the service booked, the length and density of your hair, and the time in the chair. A short, tight cut and a long, layered cut can cost different amounts because they take different work. The total never shifts based on your gender. The full range is $100 to $130.
Do you cut all hair types and lengths?+
Yes. Starling's cutters are trained in technical, structural cutting for fine hair, thick hair, curls, short crops, and long layers. Every haircut opens with a consultation and is cut dry, so the shape you approve is the shape you wear out the door. If you are growing out an old undercut or correcting an uneven cut, bring it in and the new cut gets built around your actual hair.
Where is Starling and how do I book a haircut?+
Starling Salon is at 40 W. Louisiana Ave., Denver, CO 80223, in Platte Park near South Broadway and Washington Park. Haircuts are by appointment, booked through DemandForce, and you can call (303) 284-9205 with questions. Parking is street only, there is no lot. The salon holds a 4.8-star rating across 299 Google reviews and is co-owned by Sonia Nordmeyer, Sonia Blair, and Kirsten Francen.
Can I add color or extensions to my haircut visit?+
Yes. Starling builds color exclusively with Aveda, including balayage, foilayage, teasy lights, root shadows, and custom toning, and a combined Full Custom Dimension and Cut is $470. For length or fullness, Coco Marie hand-tied extensions start with a complimentary consultation, one row for volume or two to three rows for fullness. Mention it when you book so enough chair time is set aside.
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